Jamestown High School vs Persell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown High School
Jamestown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
Persell Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
| Measure | Jamestown High School Jamestown, New York | Persell Middle School Jamestown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,079 | #601 of 785 |
| National rank | #2359 of 16,910 | #11478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,292 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 27% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 32.2).
- •Jamestown High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 27%).
- •Jamestown High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 28%).
- •Jamestown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 75.6%).
- •Persell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.3).
- •Jamestown High School is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 373.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jamestown High School better than Persell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown High School ranks higher (73.9 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jamestown High School and Persell Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown High School: 1,292. Persell Middle School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown High School and Persell Middle School rank in New York?
Jamestown High School is 518th of 1,079 and Persell Middle School is 601st of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).